WAITING AT THE GATE

AUTHOR(S)

Farrell, Mike

PUB. DATE

July 2000

SOURCE

Multichannel News;07/24/2000, Vol. 21 Issue 30, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that TV Gateway, a consortium of cable operators and WorldGate Communications Inc., is promoting to its operators the economics of its interactive program guide and is preparing for a launch in fall 2000. Pricing proposed by TV Gateway; Benefits offered to multiple-system operators; Clarification of the conflict between cable operators and Gemstar-TV Guide.

ACCESSION #

3382043

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